Goa Governor Emphasizes Decolonization of Education System Under NEP 2020

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The 41st Foundation Day celebrations of Goa University on Monday saw Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar hail the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020 as a groundbreaking effort to decolonize India's education system. According to Arlekar, the NEP will help future generations stay connected to their cultural roots by anchoring education in local context and values. The Governor underscored the significance of research in higher education institutions, stating that it is crucial for a university to be considered a university without research. He also urged the university leadership to engage with students and the public to determine the institution's academic priorities.

Key Takeaways:

  • Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar praised the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020 as a significant attempt to decolonize India's education system, focusing on local context and values.
  • Arlekar emphasized the importance of research in higher education institutions, stating that research is essential for a university.
  • The Governor encouraged the university leadership to engage with students and the public to shape the institution's academic priorities.
  • Arlekar urged Goa University to prepare a Master Plan for its long-term growth and future development.
  • The event coincided with the 41st Foundation Day celebrations of Goa University.
  • Various faculty, students, and dignitaries shared reflections on the university's contributions to higher education in Goa over the past four decades.

Statistics:

  • 41st Foundation Day celebrations of Goa University
  • 4 decades of contributions to higher education in Goa by the university
  • Emphasis on research as a core function of higher education institutions
  • Need for universities to engage with students and the public to determine academic priorities
  • Importance of local context and values in anchoring education

Sources:

  • [HT Digital Content Services]
  • [Herald Goa]